Table of Contents
- Original
- Shiny
- Variations
Pokemon Ratings
Pokemon Stats
Pokemon Family
PVE Movesets Grades
Quick | Charge | ATK | DEF |
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A |
B |
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C |
B |
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C |
A |
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B |
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PVE Offensive Moves Explanation
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Counter should be paired with Close Combat. Heracross is best used as a Fighting-type attacker.
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Struggle Bug can be paired with Megahorn for Bug-type offense, but there are better options in this role.
- Earthquake is outclassed by Heracross’s other charge moves.
PVE Defensive Moves Explanation
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Struggle Bug performs better than Counter, but is resisted by many types that would attack Heracross.
- Heracross only has 1-bar charge moves. Close Combat, Megahorn, Earthquake is the order of preference.
PVE Overview
Heracross has a unique Bug/Fighting typing that will not be seen again until Ultra Beasts in Sun/Moon. As a Bug-type attacker, Heracross is both outclassed and not viable for tasks such as soloing Alakazam. As a Fighting-type attacker, Heracross is still outclassed, but it’s a great choice for tasks that require lots of pugilistic power.
Heracross frequently appears in gyms, either to show off or to help a player farm candy, but its defensive prowess is poor, being weak to and resisted by many types.
If you're lucky enough to have a good Heracross outside of its native range, then definitely hold onto it. When and if we see Mega Evolution released, Heracross has a particularly strong mega evolution up its sleeve.
PVP Movesets Grades
Quick | Charge | ATK |
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A |
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B |
PvP Moveset Explanation
PvP Rating Explanation
Fast Moves
Fighting

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CD | DW | EPS | EPU | DPS | DPS w/STAB | True DPS |
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0.90
|
0.20
|
8.89
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13.33
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16.67
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Bug

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CD | DW | EPS | EPU | DPS | DPS w/STAB | True DPS |
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1.50
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0.30
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10.00
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10.00
|
12.50
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Charge Moves
Bug

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CD | DW | EPS | DPE | DPS | DPS w/STAB | DPE*DPS |
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2.20
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0.20
|
0.00
|
1.10 |
50.00
|
62.50
|
55.00 |
Fighting

1.4x Damage | VS | ![]() |
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CD | DW | EPS | DPE | DPS | DPS w/STAB | DPE*DPS |
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2.30
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1.30
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0.00
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1.00 |
43.48
|
54.35
|
43.48 |
Ground

1.4x Damage | VS | ![]() |
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CD | DW | EPS | DPE | DPS | DPS w/STAB | DPE*DPS |
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3.60
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0.80
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0.00
|
1.40 |
38.89
|
48.61
|
54.44 |
Secondary Charge Move Unlock Cost
Candy | 50 |
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Stardust | 50,000 |
Other
Female Ratio | 50.0 % |
Male Ratio | 50.0 % |
Flee Rate | 9.0 % |
Buddy Distance | 3 km |
Capture Rate | 30.0 % |
Pokemon Type Chart
Vulnerable
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160% damage |
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160% damage |
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256% damage |
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160% damage |
Resistant
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62.5% damage |
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62.5% damage |
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62.5% damage |
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62.5% damage |
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62.5% damage |
Pokemon Min/Max CP Values
How to use: You need to know your Pokemon's exact level. To find exactly what level your Pokémon is, power up your Pokémon following this chart until you're certain of your level from Stardust cost changes.
A Pokémon's minimum level is 1.
Every time you power up, your Pokémon gains half a level.
Stardust | Level | Min CP | Max CP |
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200 | 1 | 38 | 43 |
200 | 1.5 | 78 | 90 |
200 | 2 | 119 | 137 |
200 | 2.5 | 160 | 184 |
400 | 3 | 200 | 231 |
400 | 3.5 | 241 | 277 |
400 | 4 | 282 | 324 |
400 | 4.5 | 322 | 371 |
600 | 5 | 363 | 418 |
600 | 5.5 | 404 | 465 |
600 | 6 | 444 | 511 |
600 | 6.5 | 485 | 558 |
800 | 7 | 526 | 605 |
800 | 7.5 | 566 | 652 |
800 | 8 | 607 | 699 |
800 | 8.5 | 648 | 745 |
1000 | 9 | 688 | 792 |
1000 | 9.5 | 729 | 839 |
1000 | 10 | 770 | 886 |
1000 | 10.5 | 808 | 930 |
1300 | 11 | 847 | 974 |
1300 | 11.5 | 885 | 1019 |
1300 | 12 | 924 | 1063 |
1300 | 12.5 | 962 | 1107 |
1600 | 13 | 1001 | 1152 |
1600 | 13.5 | 1039 | 1196 |
1600 | 14 | 1078 | 1240 |
1600 | 14.5 | 1116 | 1285 |
1900 | 15 | 1155 | 1329 |
1900 | 15.5 | 1193 | 1373 |
1900 | 16 | 1232 | 1417 |
1900 | 16.5 | 1270 | 1462 |
2200 | 17 | 1309 | 1506 |
2200 | 17.5 | 1347 | 1550 |
2200 | 18 | 1386 | 1595 |
2200 | 18.5 | 1424 | 1639 |
2500 | 19 | 1463 | 1683 |
2500 | 19.5 | 1501 | 1727 |
2500 | 20 | 1540 | 1772 |
2500 | 20.5 | 1578 | 1816 |
3000 | 21 | 1617 | 1860 |
3000 | 21.5 | 1655 | 1905 |
3000 | 22 | 1694 | 1949 |
3000 | 22.5 | 1732 | 1993 |
3500 | 23 | 1771 | 2038 |
3500 | 23.5 | 1809 | 2082 |
3500 | 24 | 1848 | 2126 |
3500 | 24.5 | 1886 | 2171 |
4000 | 25 | 1925 | 2215 |
4000 | 25.5 | 1963 | 2259 |
4000 | 26 | 2002 | 2304 |
4000 | 26.5 | 2040 | 2348 |
4500 | 27 | 2079 | 2392 |
4500 | 27.5 | 2117 | 2436 |
4500 | 28 | 2156 | 2481 |
4500 | 28.5 | 2194 | 2525 |
5000 | 29 | 2233 | 2569 |
5000 | 29.5 | 2271 | 2614 |
5000 | 30 | 2310 | 2658 |
5000 | 30.5 | 2329 | 2680 |
6000 | 31 | 2348 | 2702 |
6000 | 31.5 | 2368 | 2724 |
6000 | 32 | 2387 | 2747 |
6000 | 32.5 | 2406 | 2769 |
7000 | 33 | 2425 | 2791 |
7000 | 33.5 | 2445 | 2813 |
7000 | 34 | 2464 | 2835 |
7000 | 34.5 | 2483 | 2857 |
8000 | 35 | 2502 | 2879 |
8000 | 35.5 | 2522 | 2902 |
8000 | 36 | 2541 | 2924 |
8000 | 36.5 | 2560 | 2946 |
9000 | 37 | 2579 | 2968 |
9000 | 37.5 | 2599 | 2990 |
9000 | 38 | 2618 | 3012 |
9000 | 38.5 | 2637 | 3034 |
10000 | 39 | 2656 | 3057 |
10000 | 39.5 | 2676 | 3079 |
10000 | 40 | 2695 | 3101 |